A Mark In Time

Mark Knopfler Discussion => News Articles and Interview Transcripts => Topic started by: sak4 on January 27, 2011, 09:16:40 PM

Title: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: sak4 on January 27, 2011, 09:16:40 PM

MARK KNOPFLER: A LIFE IN SONGS
9.00pm BBC4

MUSIC This agreeably laid-back biography charts the rise of the Dire Straits frontman, from Tyneside teen guitar obsessive to unit-shifting stadium sultan.   The tale is told mostly in the words of the level-headed and unassuming man himself, now in his sixties, as footage of the big-hair-and-headband era is woven with clips of his recent folk-rock collaborations.

Knopfler's days as a sensitive soundtrack scribe (Local Hero, Cal, The Prciess Bride) are sadly under-explored, but where the programme really scores is in the off-the-cuff, front room performances and charmingly prosaic stories about the origins of songs and riffs ("I fiddle about with the amp").

How the master guitarist developed his distinctive growling vocals is never answered, although the confession "Bob Dylan changed it all for me" may have a bearing.




Mark Braxton

Title: Re: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: Pottel on January 30, 2011, 12:27:21 AM

can you scan it?

Title: Re: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: sak4 on February 01, 2011, 07:31:51 PM

sorry I tried that and gave up.  I don't know how to get a scan onto AMIT.   The RT has gone now!
I know Superval had a copy


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Title: Re: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: superval99 on February 01, 2011, 07:49:03 PM

Yes, I have the page from RT and will scan it!    :)

Title: Re: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: superval99 on February 01, 2011, 09:51:05 PM

Hi all!  I have scanned the picture, but for some strange reason it is only visible when I am logged in.  Does anyone know why?    ???

Title: Re: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: Love Expresso on February 02, 2011, 07:40:59 AM

No idea, probably because of securing us from that shirt...   :lol

LE

Title: Re: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: superval99 on February 02, 2011, 05:41:53 PM

Can someone let me know if they can see the picture whilst I am logged in, please?    ???

Title: Re: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: Fieneke2 on February 02, 2011, 10:25:57 PM

Val I am able to watch this picture and see you are NOT online. So I think it works perfect now! :P

Thanks for the article Sak4 and Val!  ;)

Fieneke

Title: Re: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: superval99 on February 03, 2011, 08:55:20 AM

Thank you, Fieneke!    I can only see it when I am logged in.  Very odd!   ???

Title: Re: Piece in Radio Times 22-28 January
Post by: Rollergirl on February 03, 2011, 09:52:18 AM

same here, I can only see it when I am logged in. Maybe it's the case for all pics ?